Ways to Ignite the Motivation of English Language Learners at Secondary School Level

Abstract

It is a fact that learning L2 or FL is a difficult task and plenty of students may lack the necessary motivation to learn English. This study was intended to explore the factors affecting students’ motivation toward English language learning. This research study endeavors to identify the ways to ignite students’ motivation toward English language learning. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey, a questionnaire based on motivational factors such as parental factors, classroom factors, anxiety, teachers’ attitude, student’s interest, teachers’ feedback, peer support, desire to learn English, and social motivation was adopted to solicit the data. 300 secondary students randomly selected from 30 high schools participated. 297 questionnaires comprising 147 male and 150 female students were received and analyzed using SPSS. Inferential analysis showed that with some degree of variation, all factors were influencing students’ motivation to learn the English language. It was suggested that students might involve parents, collaborate with friends, use visual aids, build confidence, seek positive feedback, cultivate interest, focus on comprehensive learning, and understand the social relevance of learning English. Teachers might encourage parental involvement, create a supportive and engaging classroom environment, provide specific positive feedback, and encourage healthy competition.